Soccer Aid is back for 2025 with the annual charity football match once again featuring a whole host of celebrities and former footballers.
The event was created by singer Robbie Williams back in 2006 in order to raise money for the children's charity UNICEF.
Every year, an England XI takes on a World XI and the 2024 match saw more than £15 million raised.
England emerged victorious after a high-scoring 6-3 game last year, which ended a five-game winning streak from World XI.
Soccer Aid for UNICEF is back! 🏆💙
— Soccer Aid (@socceraid) March 11, 2025
🏟️ Old Trafford, Manchester
🗓️ Sunday 15th June
🎟️ https://t.co/zdtW4Z10F7
Get your tickets today 🫡@ManUtd | #SoccerAid pic.twitter.com/5BIKZu7dsO
You can donate to Soccer Aid on the website here.
Who is in the Soccer Aid 2025 squads?
As always, the squads for Soccer Aid contain a mixture of celebrities and former professional players.
Usual favourites such as Sir Mo Farah and Paddy McGuinness will be returning.
The squad lists for Soccer Aid 2025 are as follows:
England
- Alex Brooker
- Jermain Defoe
- Steven Bartlett
- Toni Duggan
- Angry Ginge
- Tom Grennan
- Joe Hart
Your England squad is nearly complete. Who else needs to be added? 🏴✍️ pic.twitter.com/WRVn2YIi0s
— Soccer Aid (@socceraid) June 6, 2025
- Steph Houghton
- Bella Ramsey
- Bear Grylls
- Dame Denise Lewis
- Aaron Lennon
- Sir Mo Farah
- Paddy McGuinness
- Gary Neville
- Sam Quek
- Wayne Rooney
- Jill Scott
- Paul Scholes
- Vicky McClure
- Louis Tomlinson
- Phil Jagielka
- Michael Carrick
- Roman Kemp
- Jack Wilshere
- James Nelson-Joyce
World XI
- Leonardo Bonucci
- Tobi Brown
- Tony Bellew
- Richard Gadd
- Dermot Kennedy
- Maisie Adam
- Kaylyn Kyle
- Bryan Habana
- Gorka Márquez
- Nadia Nadim
- Livi Sheldon (aka Diamond from Gladiators)
- David Trezeguet
- Edwin Van der Sar
- Nicky Byrne
- Nemanja Vidic
- Harry Kewell
- Carlos Tevez
- Big Zuu
- Noah Beck
- Billy Wingrove
- Robbie Keane
- Asim Chaudry
- John O'Shea
- Kheira Hamraoui
Soccer Aid 2025 arrivals have begun 📸 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gajWFtZLZM
— Soccer Aid (@socceraid) June 12, 2025
Who are the managers for Soccer Aid 2025?
Harry Redknapp will be returning to manage England, while boxer Tyson Fury and Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure will also be part of the management team.
Wayne Rooney will also be involved on the coaching side as well as being a listed player.
TV personality Sam Thompson had initially been announced as a player for England, but will now be part of the management team following an injury.
Meanwhile, former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel will be managing World XI, alongside actors Emmett J. Scanlan and Martin Compston.
When is Soccer Aid 2025 on?
Soccer Aid 2024 will be hosted at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium, with kick-off occurring at 7.30pm on Sunday, June 15.
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Old Trafford has hosted the match on eight previous occasions, with the most recent one being in 2023.
How to watch Soccer Aid 2025
Coverage for Soccer Aid 2025 will be available to watch from 6pm on ITV1 and ITX on Sunday, June 15.
Dermot O'Leary and Alex Scott will be presenting the coverage, while Sam Matterface and Jason Manford will be providing commentary.
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